As households across the world sit down to enjoy a festive feast, Faye Taylor revels in knowing 500 of her traditional Christmas cakes are bringing enjoyment and helping raise funds for people in need.
Grim outlook for river spanning four states if nothing is done to combat climate's impact
Water needs for river communities will be under increasing pressure over the next 25 years, according to predictions from the Murray-Darling Basin Authority.
The sweet spirit 'steeped in tradition' that's becoming trendy
South Australian distillers are tapping into a growing global thirst for limoncello and finding a new market for lemons and grape spirit.
Shoppers warned of grocery price rise as parasite hits crop production
Beekeepers say the escalating cost of pollinating crops will be passed onto consumers as the industry battles a devastating bee killer.
Egg shortage becomes egg oversupply with farmers unable to sell product
The industry was plagued by bird flu 12 months ago, but some producers are now struggling to sell their product due to a faster-than-expected recovery.
White wine grape growers already in crisis suffer 'another kick in the guts'
The wine grape industry has written to the SA government pleading for help as it reaches breaking point after indicative pricing for the next vintage is released showing growers could face losses of up to $270 per tonne.
Out here, the river is life. But right now, not even children will swim in it
For months, people in remote Indigenous communities have been reporting skin rashes after going in the water, and a report confirms something is wrong with the river.
Rare earth element exploration in SA Mallee region 'encouraging'
A publicly listed resources exploration company says it will conduct further testing in early 2026 after initial drill samples show promising results.
Country firies receiving 'a lot of abuse' from motorists plead for respect
Country Fire Service volunteer Shaun Arnold says verbal abuse from the public is causing some volunteers to quit, a reality he does not want this fire danger season.
Through dust and drought, these women are redefining resilience
Louise Smith's property has received less than half the average annual rainfall.
Landholder says mine company's promise to revegetate site not possible
A mine in South Australia's Murray Mallee is ceasing operations and says it will rehabilitate the site back to its original condition. However, the site's owner says the land will never get back to what it was before mining.
When you work till 3am harvesting grain, these songs keep you going
Forget the Hottest 100 music countdown, farmers have their own annual music poll to get though the long harvest after two consecutive years of drought.
Through dust and drought, these women are redefining resilience
Dusty paddocks, with no grain crop to harvest, and scarce feed for the few animals left, is the reality of many South Australian farmers right now. Four women are redefining resilience and showing what it means to endure tough conditions despite it all.
Small wineries worried about 'onerous' costs of consumer recycling scheme
Container Deposit Schemes are loved by consumers for getting a little cash back, but wineries say the financial and administrative burden outweighs any environmental boon.
Murray-Darling Basin stoush looms over more water buybacks
More water rights in the Murray-Darling Basin will be purchased from farmers and irrigators in a renewed push by the federal government to return 450 gigalitres of water to the environment.
Country pub calls police on army vet and his assistance dog
Despite assistance dog Max wearing a vest and Garth Murray carrying his accreditation, they still faced illegal discrimination on a round-Australia charity walk, with one publican even calling the police on them.
'Dodging them everywhere': Warning to SA drivers over kangaroo risk increase
Drivers on regional roads are being warned of an increase in kangaroo activity on South Australian roads, with large mobs of roos seen lining roads at dawn and dusk, creating growing safety concerns for road users.
Paul may never know if his wife's death was preventable by helipad access
Paul Logos may never know for sure if his wife's recent death could have been preventable by helipad access. Six helipads throughout regional South Australia remain closed due to issues in certifying their safety.
Flower likened to 'cancer' for environment still sold at nurseries
The colourful flowers of gazanias might attract you to buy them at a nursery but it is worth considering whether you are getting an invasive weed causing havoc to our landscapes.
Pen pals for 60 years, Joy and Diane live on opposite sides of the world
Sixty years ago in Canada, 12-year-old Diane Hatt went searching for a pen pal in Australia. She found one in South Australian Joy Doevendans and they've become best friends.
Stargazers push for planetarium in Australia's only dark sky reserve
Amid the global rise of "noctourism", the country's only officially listed dark sky reserve is working on an ambitious proposal for an underground planetarium and observatory.